Curtis Meger

Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching

Month: September 2023

Exploring Tinkercad

September 29, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Pretty cool experience to dive into tinkercad and learn the ins and outs on how to use it. At first I was getting frustrated as I was obviously not very good even after I watched tutorial videos. Just like anything else, with practice I got much better and was able to create my cowboy hat with lots of detail. I am extremely happy with how it turned out!

^ Learning how to edit to create new designs

 

^ Duplicated design to try some different things out and compare the two

 

^ Looking pretty close, having fun with the process

 

^ Changed the colouring to solid red, easier to print even if it does not match original origami

 

^ Lastly had to get the measuring tape out to make sure my design is legal to print, hope my math is correct!

Strugglin’ to Juggle

September 26, 2023 / / 2 Comments

First take on juggling lets go!! Like I said, easily 4 years since the last attempt, tried my best not to get frustrated.

Pretty much went as expected (not very good) – take a peak if you need a laugh

After this epic failure I went digging for in depth videos on youtube and came across a lady named Taylor Tries and I think she just might take me to the promise land.

THINGS I LEARNT FROM HER ALREADY

  • It is all about messing up and getting better in little increments
  • Dont get frustrated (I kinda did ^^^)
  • Enjoy the journey
  • Bean bags are the best way to go (gonna have to get my stone hands on some) 

Have already made great strides, with lots of work to do – STAY TUNED

My Daily Socials

September 25, 2023 / / 0 Comments

I have grown up in an era that has seen technology evolve dramatically over time. My first phone was a Nokia and for anyone around my age and older, you probably remember that style of phone. Basic texting and calling, it is truly amazing to think about how far technology has come over the years. In saying that, how do I use it in my day to day life?

These are the applications that take up majority of my day to day screen time.

In all honesty, it is a fairly good balance between academics, hockey/life, & social interaction.

Broken down from most used to barely used:

Obviously the standard texting is a huge one as well but in terms of socials,

  1. Instagram – Teaching resources, hockey drills, motivational speakers, sports updates, social interaction
  2. X – Teaching resources, hockey drills, motivational speakers, sports updates
  3. Facebook – Communication with personal trainer
  4. Snapchat – Social interaction
  5. BeReal – Social interaction
  6. Messenger – Fantasy Sports chats
  7. WhatsApp – Fantasy Sports chats
  8. Youtube – Teaching resources, hockey drills
  9. VSCO – barely use, can and should delete

(talking to my girlfriend is the main social interaction, this is year 7 of long distance so social media has allowed us to stay extremely close over the years)

NOW

You may be thinking, WOW! you have a ton of socials. Yes, but I have found a really great way to manage them & use them effectively for academics, teaching, coaching, interacting, and life things in general. Although I have a great balance now, it wasnt always smooth sailing. The best thing I ever did was get rid of tiktok about 2 years ago, I ended up doing this and doing a clean sweep of my socials after watching The Social Dilemma on Netflix, I have attached the preview, if you have not watched it, I strongly suggest it!

Since then I have set timers on applications to ensure I am not spending to much time on each platform throughout the day, I think it is a really useful setting on smart phones, just 1 strategy I have that seems to work well for me.

Managing Screen Time is huge in day to day life!!!

Dear Data, You Thirsty?

September 21, 2023 / / 0 Comments

– Lots of drinking water throughout the week

– Front side of postcard

– Back side of postcard

 

Dear Data Reflection:

Keeping a detailed record of how many times I drank water every day for a week as part of the “Dear Data” assignment was an eye-opening experience. At first, I didn’t think much about this seemingly simple task, but I was excited nonetheless to see what habits I have built during the beginning of the school year. As the days went by, I began to notice patterns and gain insights into my daily routines.

One of the most significant takeaways was realizing how consistent my water intake was. Most of my days are fairly similar during the week. I noticed that I drink small amounts of water in the morning and lots in the evening. My afternoons are filled with class, workouts, and practices and during these times I had consistent numbers tracked. It made me think about the importance of being hydrated before these activities, rather than compensating after the fact. 

Ultimately, the “Dear Data” assignment highlighted the power of data visualization and tracking in understanding personal behaviors. The visual representation of my water consumption over the week allowed me to see trends and fluctuations that might have gone unnoticed otherwise. Being a student athlete, many people including trainers and coaches are always preaching to take care of your body. I personally believe water consumption plays a huge role in maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle. After this assignment, I will continue to track my water and ensure I am intaking enough before my activities to avoid being dehydrated and recouping after the fact.

Biography

September 21, 2023 / / 0 Comments

My name is Curtis Meger and I am entering my 5th year of studies at the University of Regina, majoring in Physcial Education and minoring in Health Studies. I am a proud student athlete, playing for the Men’s Hockey Team at the University. While I am in my final year of studies, I am still very motivated to learn and develop new skills. In todays world, technology is always evolving and the younger audiences are adapting fast. Being an educator, I feel it is important that I stay up to date with technology to stay on track with students. I have typically thrived with technology in the past and believe I have a really good idea when it comes to certain things to do with it. In saying that, I am excited for this course in the sense that it should challenge me to think outside the box in many ways. Lets get going!

Not a Juggler, Yet

September 19, 2023 / / 1 Comment

I will be learning to juggle for my learning project. Where am I now? In all honesty, I think I am awful.. but I am ultra competitive and being a goalie in hockey I like to think I have strong hand-eye coordination so how hard could it be. I am extremely motivated to learn, mainly because my girlfriend had a similar assignment last year and learnt to juggle and it is one of many things she holds over me so it is time to learn!!!

Resources I think I can use include

  • My girlfriend (got sneaky good)
  • My dad (feels like everyone around me can juggle)
  • Youtube (unlimited learning tool)
  • Books (amazon could be my best friend)
  • Wikihow (simple starting point)

I want to focus on using human resources for the first few weeks to being learning, I think putting in 1-2 hours a week of learning/practicing would be a solid starting point.

I can then move to alternative resources to further my learning and pick up new progressions, the internet will be great for this.

Where will I go if I am secretly good after practicing?

I want to master the fundamentals/basics of juggling with 2 hands & starting with 3 objects, thinking bean bags to start because if I drop them they will not roll away from me, I hope.

Progressions!!

  • 3,4,5 objects/balls
  • Increase/decrease size of objects/balls
  • Walk & juggle
  • Light objects/balls on fire (Katia’s request)
  • Increase amount of time without stopping
  • Learn new patterns (ex, reverse cascade, columns, or the fountain)
  • Synchronizing the rhythm of throws and catches
  • Explore one-handed juggling

Other reasons I want to learn

  • Improve hand eye coordination
  • Fun skill to have
  • Challenging to learn
  • Lots of resources
  • Ample oppurtunity to practice
  • Can practice anywhere
  • Use of multiple objects
  • Progressive skill

Curtis Meger’s Debut: The Birth of My Blogging Journey

September 15, 2023 / / 1 Comment

Hi everyone, my name is Curtis Meger and I am a 5th year student athlete at the University of Regina. Majoring in physcial education and minoring in health, I am very close to wrapping up my university career. I am a goaltender on the hockey team at the university which is something interesting about me. I have played hockey for 20 years now which is crazy to think about (makes me feel old) and it is my biggest hobby and passion in life.

Here is a picture of me on the ice during a game last season, clearly concerned with something coach had to say.

I have a small amount of experience with educational technology & blogging but am extremely motivated to learn and develop a better understanding. Technology is taking over the world in front of our eyes and as an educator I believe it is important to stay on top of things and continue to learn as technology develops. In terms of blogging, it is obviously a great way to share knowledge, build an online presence, be creative, enhance writing skills, learn new things, and document journeys, I am excited to explore all the oppurtunities blogging can offer for both personal and professional development.

 

It took me some time to think about what link I wanted to include. I came to the conclusion I wanted to share my experience at the Regina Huda School. I was fortunate enough to do a placement there and it was such a unique and amazing experience for many reasons. I have a short write up and some pictures as well. Enjoy!

 

 

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